The Marvel Rivals Ignite season has reached its first major international tournament with the 2026 Mid-Season Finals in Los Angeles. Ten regional teams are competing for a $500,000 prize pool, crucial League Points, and a pathway toward the end-of-year Grand Finals. Matches run daily from July 29 to August 1, starting at 12pm CT.

Quick Facts

  • Dates: July 29 – Aug. 1, 2026
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Teams: 10 qualified teams across Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China regions
  • Total Prize Pool: $500,000 ($160,000 for first place)
  • Developer/Publisher: NetEase Games

Competing Teams and Regional Placements

The tournament features the top rosters determined by the regional Ignite 2026 Stage 1 series:

  • Americas: Liquid Citadel (1st), Swamp Gaming (2nd), 100 Thieves (3rd)
  • EMEA: NAVI (1st), Virtus.pro (2nd), RAD (3rd)
  • Pacific: Gen.G (1st), REJECT (2nd)
  • China: Over Ultra Gaming (1st), Aconyx Esports (2nd)

Tournament Format and Bracket Rules

The competition utilizes a double-elimination structure with a unique qualifying stage. The number-three seeds from the Americas and EMEA face off against the number-two seeds from the Pacific and China regions to determine the final playoff contenders. Once the main bracket begins, teams from the same region avoid each other in the opening round.

Matches throughout the double-elimination bracket use a Best-of-3 (BO3) format, scaling up to Best-of-5 (BO5) for the upper and lower bracket finals, and concluding with a Best-of-7 (BO7) grand final.

Prize Pool Breakdown

Every team that qualified for the event secures a share of the $500,000 pool, ensuring payouts even for early exits:

  • 1st place: $160,000
  • 2nd place: $80,000
  • 3rd place: $60,000
  • 4th place: $50,000
  • 5th-6th place: $30,000
  • 7th-8th place: $25,000
  • 9th-10th place: $20,000

How to Watch the Broadcasts

Viewers can tune into the matches directly inside Marvel Rivals using the in-game Livestreams tab. External broadcasts are hosted on the official Twitch and YouTube channels, with dedicated Japanese and Spanish Twitch streams also provided by NetEase.